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Beltsville

Maryland · 20,133 residents · 7.206 sq mi
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Beltsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,980. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $327,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,133
+28%since 2000
from 15,690 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,794 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 2,177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+12%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K16K17K19K21K1990201020202024Beltsville
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,980
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,722 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,700
+33%since 2000
from $24,679 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$327,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,804
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $765 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
46.7% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+53%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.6%(7,001)
Black31.5%(4,938)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(1,544)
Asian10.7%(1,681)
Other0%
Diversity Score82.3%(12,908)
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.2%(4,268)
Black26.8%(5,391)
Hispanic / Latino40.3%(8,123)
Asian8.2%(1,646)
Other2.4%(476)
Diversity Score88.3%(17,785)
Diversity Score
88
+7%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+51%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 75.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
37.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−67.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beltsville, Maryland?

Beltsville, Maryland has about 20,133 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beltsville, Maryland?

The typical household in Beltsville, Maryland earns about $81,980 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beltsville, Maryland expensive?

In Beltsville, Maryland, the median home is worth about $327,100, and the typical rent is about $1,804 a month.

How educated are people in Beltsville, Maryland?

About 35.2% of adults age 25 and over in Beltsville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beltsville, Maryland?

About 8.7% of people in Beltsville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beltsville, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Beltsville, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,657 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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